Latest Program News & Updates
U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Jun. 09, 2025 - Bowe is the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, a technology company, and LINGO, an educational technology company…“I truly did not think that I would not only build a company but build a company that's been recognized with an award for excellence in small business contracting and a HIRE Vets Medallion Award for our commitment to hiring veterans,”
Business Matters – Apr. 23, 2025 - ... the company has not only disrupted the traditional laboratory testing model but has also implemented a transformative approach to hiring that prioritizes military veterans.... This comprehensive approach to veteran support has earned MAKO Medical significant recognition, including the HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor...
Good Info News Wire – Apr. 02, 2025 – NORTH CAROLINA - North Carolina is taking bold steps to strengthen its veteran workforce through a prestigious federal recognition program. With approximately 700,000 veterans calling the state home, Governor Josh Stein and state officials are urging employers to participate in the HIRE Vets Medallion Award program... In 2024, 28 North Carolina employers received this prestigious recognition.
Program Criteria
The Department of Labor will begin accepting applications for the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award on January 31, 2025. View the 2025 timeline. To get started, select your company size below to view the gold and platinum award criteria or download a table with all criteria.
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for small employersSmall Employer Requirements |  Platinum
|  Gold
|
|---|
Percentage of new hires who are veterans | 10% | 7% |
OR | | |
Percentage of veterans who were retained | 85% | 75% |
AND | | |
Veteran employee percentage | 10% | 7% |
Veteran integration assistance programs | Must have at least TWO of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
- Human resources veterans’ initiative
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
| N/A |
Application Fee | $90 | $90 |
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for medium employersMedium Employer Requirements | Platinum | Gold |
|---|
Percentage of new hires who are veterans | 10% | 7% |
OR | | |
Percentage of veterans who were retained | 85% | 75% |
AND | | |
Veteran employee percentage | 10% | 7% |
Veteran integration assistance programs | Must have BOTH of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
AND ONE of the following: - Human resources veterans’ initiative
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
| Must have ONE of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
|
Application Fee | $190 | $190 |
A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for large employersLarge Employer Requirements | Platinum | Gold |
|---|
Percentage of new hires who are veterans | 10% | 7% |
Percentage of veterans who were retained | 85% | 75% |
Veteran integration assistance programs | Must have ALL of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
- Dedicated human resources professional(s)
- Pay differential program
- Tuition assistance program
| Must have BOTH of the following: - Veteran organization or resource group
- Leadership program
|
Application Fee | $495 | $495 |
